Document Status
Current
Supplement
Building Supplement
Series
Best Practice Guide
Abstract
Considers major issues when specifying, ordering or using cylinders for thief resistant lock assemblies. Includes summaries of the updated versions of BS 3621 and BS 8621 and requirements introduced by BS 10621. Covers topics relating to lock functions and applications: cylinder types, classification, marking, and certification.
History
DHF 1021/v1/06:09. Rebranded in 2017 and updated title from: Best Practice Guide - BS 3621:2007 Thief resistant lock assemblies - key egress, BS 8621:2007 Thief resistant lock assemblies - keyless egress and BS 10621:2007 Thief resistant dual mode lock assemblies (DHF, 2009).
Subjects
- Doors
- Windows and doors
- Door furniture
Publisher History
The Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) was created from a merger of the Association of Builders' Hardware Manufacturers (ABHM) and the Door and Shutter Manufacturers' Association (DSMA) as a not-for-profit trade association for companies associated with locks and building hardware, doorsets, industrial doors and shutters, domestic garage doors and automated gates. They provide technical advice, training, knowledge and practical help.